Description
Community Options, Inc . is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Havertown, PA to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required we provide PAID training!
Starting pay is $16.00 / hour
FT new hires are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $500.00 payable, and PT new hires are eligible for $250.00 after no unexcused call outs, complete all required trainings, and fulfill all required trainings.
Additionally, new hires must successfully pass the 90-day introductory / probationary period per the ED’s approval including performance standards.
Responsibilities
- Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community
- Utilize Person Centered Plans to assess an individual's needs
- Assist individuals with their daily living and independence skills / personal care
- Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
- Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
- Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
- Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have basic computer knowledge
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Working Conditions
- Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
- Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
- Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
- Overtime may be required due to business needs
- May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Send resume to : [email protected]
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V
Direct Support Professional- Residential
Direct Support Professional provides direct services and residential support to consumers in a respectful manner, assisting with daily personal hygiene, physical tasks and life tasks on a Full Time basis ensuring the dignity & privacy of consumers. Administer approved medications to consumers as dir...
Direct Support Professional - Day Program
The Day Program Direct Support Professional provides direct services and day support to consumers assisting with daily community integration, skill building, self-care skills including personal hygiene and life tasks on a Full Time basis and in a respectful manner ensuring the dignity & privacy ...
Direct Support Professional - Day Program
The Day Program Direct Support Professional provides direct services and day support to consumers assisting with daily community integration, skill building, self-care skills including personal hygiene and life tasks on a Full Time basis and in a respectful manner ensuring the dignity & privacy of c...
Idd Direct Support Professional Philadelphia, Pa Caregiver 01-18-2022
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are directly supervised by a Program Specialist, as well as the Program Director. IDD Direct Support Professional**. If this sounds like you, a career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) might be for you!. DSPs provide direct support services, companion services...
Direct Support Professional Part Time
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. Provide supervision of individuals in ac...
Idd Direct Support Professional West Chester, Pa Caregiver 01-19-2022
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are directly supervised by a Program Specialist, as well as the Program Director. IDD Direct Support Professional**. If this sounds like you, a career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) might be for you!. DSPs provide direct support services, companion services...
Direct Support Professional-PRN
More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. ...
FT Direct Support Professional (Wolfpack 3)
RHD South Dakota Shared Living is hiring! We are looking for a full time Direct SUpport Professional (DSP) for one of our group homes. Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centere...
Behavioral Health / Direct Support Professional
Behavioral Health / Direct Support Professional. Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabi...
Direct Support Professional / PT / Easton / Salisbury Behavioral Health
Direct Support Professional / PT / Easton / Salisbury Behavioral Health. If the answer is yes, then we ask you to join a team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). The Direct Support role is an entry-level position that does not require any previous experience. Provides sup...